Gosford Race 9

Mark Hughes Foundation

Prize Money: $2,655

TICKETS PLEASE (8) is a well performed sprinter ideally suited at the shorter trips. Was too tough when scoring last time over 388m at this track in a NG (21.91). Has a good record here at this journey including three wins. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Can go close again if runs up to latest figure. FEDERAL ICEMAN (2) boasts a strong record this journey with nine wins and two minors from 15 tries. Was out of placings last time (22.42) at this track in a NG, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts. LAURIE'S RUPEE (1) has a strong record this journey here with four wins and a minor from seven starts. In the money last time at The Gardens (23.19) in a Free For All, finishing a 7 length third. Looks well placed here and among the chances. MY MACHINE (7) is in the mix after placing last time out.

Distance: 388m
Class: NG1-4
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Laurie's Rupee (1) 4312212043
Trainer: John Miles (Branxton)
Prize Money: $29,705
Win / Place: 26% / 67%

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo BLU D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: BLUE BRONTE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 12-11-8

Track

12: 5-2-0

Trk/Dst

7: 4-1-0

Distance

7: 4-1-0

Season

19: 4-6-3

Metro

3: 0-2-0

Country

43: 12-9-8

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	2	4	4	6	6	6	9
1st	5	0	1	1	1	3	0	1
2nd	0	1	2	1	1	1	3	2
3rd	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	5

Comments

Nearing another win after his success on December 31 at Gunnedah over 431m. Last start was third over 400m in 23.19, behind Federal Player. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 7	20/2/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	7.5L	$31	0:22.67	0:22.67	FFA	$2,660	$375	10	1. Federal Player 2. My Machine 3. Laurie's Rupee
4th of 7	10/2/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.41	62.3 km/h	7.0L	$3.60	0:21.92	0:21.92	NG	$2,660	$75	29	1. Larnie's Magic 2. My Machine 3. Marg's Vogue
- of 6	12/1/26	Maitland	450m	1	0:31.85	50.9 km/h	99.0L	$10	0:24.92	0:24.92	GR 4/5	$3,320	-	5	1. Tarawi Lock 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Golden Pharaoh
2nd of 6	7/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	6	0:25.25	61.4 km/h	3.0L	$7.00	0:25.03	0:25.03	GR 4/5	$3,320	$675	7	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Royman
1st of 5	31/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	1	0:24.95	62.2 km/h	0.1L	$3.40	0:24.95	0:24.78	GR 4/5	$3,290	$2,075	7	1. Laurie's Rupee 2. My Cupcake 3. Elsa Above
2nd of 7	24/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:25.05	61.9 km/h	0.1L	$5.50	0:25.05	0:24.72	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	21	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Slightly Psycho

Federal Iceman (2) 1113131175
Trainer: Jason Mackay (RICHMOND VALE)
Prize Money: $19,050
Win / Place: 62% / 75%

2 yo LT FWN D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: FEDERAL LILLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 10-0-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

16: 10-0-2

Country

16: 10-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	3	3	4	1	2	3
1st	3	3	2	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	1

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fifth (22.42) at this track in a NG. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Should have the speed for this.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	17/2/26	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.42	62.3 km/h	7.3L	$6.00	0:21.91	0:21.84	NG	$2,660	-	42	1. Tickets Please 2. My Machine 3. Fireball Night
42 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	6/1/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.57	60.6 km/h	7.3L	$5.50	0:22.06	0:21.70	GR 1/2	$3,200	-	16	1. Pika Wave 2. Judi Starline 3. On Holidays
1st of 8	21/12/25	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:23.53	62.3 km/h	3.0L	$3.50	0:23.53	0:23.50	GR 3/4	$2,800	$1,820	5	1. Federal Iceman 2. Canya Atomic 3. Velocity Smolder
1st of 6	16/12/25	Townsville	380m	3	0:21.63	63.2 km/h	1.5L	$1.70f	0:21.63	0:21.59	GR 4	$2,800	$1,820	7	1. Federal Iceman 2. Emgrand Drive 3. Gifted Lilly
3rd of 7	9/12/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.96	62.3 km/h	5.3L	$3.50	0:21.60	0:21.51	OPEN	$3,200	$320	7	1. Velocity Smolder 2. Aston Elisha 3. Federal Iceman
1st of 7	2/12/25	Townsville	380m	3	0:21.74	62.9 km/h	2.3L	$2.30f	0:21.74	0:21.60	GR 4	$2,800	$1,820	7	1. Federal Iceman 2. Gengar Wave 3. Zina Cortez

Simply The Best (3) 115672275x
Trainer: Anthony Pagano (Llandilo)
Prize Money: $28,010
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

3 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: FAMILY SPIRIT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 10-8-6

Track

7: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-2

Distance

5: 1-1-2

Season

13: 4-2-0

Metro

19: 1-3-2

Country

29: 9-5-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	7	6	7	10	6	2
1st	1	1	0	2	1	3	1	1
2nd	0	2	1	1	2	2	0	0
3rd	2	0	0	1	1	1	1	0

Comments

Closed last campaign finishing fifth at Wentworth Park over 520m 11 weeks ago. Has ability and worth thought fresh.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	11/12/25	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.66	61.1 km/h	9.8L	$5.50	0:29.97	0:29.72	GR 5	$5,840	-	30	1. Cash Me Out 2. Boppin' Ethics 3. Spiralling
7th of 8	11/11/25	Bulli	472m	5	0:26.62	63.8 km/h	6.0L	$71	0:26.19	0:26.19	GR 5	$7,780	-	7	1. Hot Shot Ethics 2. Vaya Con Dios 3. See This
2nd of 6	4/11/25	Bulli	472m	6	0:26.57	64.0 km/h	5.8L	$23	0:26.16	0:25.97	GR 5	$3,110	$635	5	1. See This 2. Simply The Best 3. Scott Wednesday
2nd of 7	30/10/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.13	62.1 km/h	1.0L	$5.00	0:30.05	0:29.76	GR 5	$5,840	$1,075	33	1. Zipping Botham 2. Simply The Best 3. Le Bron Boy
33 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	27/9/25	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.29	61.8 km/h	8.3L	$101	0:29.72	0:29.04	GR 5	$8,900	-	7	1. You Never Lose 2. Dynamic Drummer 3. Tiki Magic
6th of 7	20/9/25	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	6.5L	$17	0:29.95	0:29.29	GR 5	$8,900	-	8	1. King Harada 2. Brooklyn Brute 3. Tiki Magic

Kenzies Comet (4) 5572733321
Trainer: Tony Forbes (Quorrobolong)
Prize Money: $20,270
Win / Place: 20% / 61%

2 yo Black B

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: KEONA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 9-10-8

Track

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Season

21: 5-3-5

Country

44: 9-10-8

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	11	4	3	2	4	7	5
1st	1	2	1	1	1	1	2	0
2nd	3	2	2	0	1	1	0	1
3rd	0	4	0	0	0	1	2	1

Comments

Backs up after winning by 1.75 lengths at Taree Super Track (17.45) beating Dynamic Rebel in a Grade 5 on February 18 six days ago. This is much harder assignment and she needs to find another gear.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	18/2/26	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:17.45	61.9 km/h	1.8L	$3.60	0:17.45	0:17.28	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Kenzies Comet 2. Dynamic Rebel 3. Majestic Tyson
2nd of 8	9/2/26	The Gardens	272m	2	0:15.84	61.8 km/h	0.5L	$4.80	0:15.81	0:15.68	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	3	1. Golden Gort 2. Kenzies Comet 3. Ikigai
3rd of 7	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.14	62.2 km/h	3.5L	$8.50	0:22.89	0:22.57	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	9	1. Zipping Hagen 2. Maeve Baby 3. Kenzies Comet
3rd of 8	28/1/26	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:17.93	60.2 km/h	8.3L	$1.50	0:17.34	0:17.13	GR 5	$2,340	$325	9	1. Calla Naughty 2. Let's Trot Vixen 3. Kenzies Comet
3rd of 6	19/1/26	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.43	64.2 km/h	2.0L	$19	0:22.28	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,340	$325	3	1. Zipping Hagen 2. Zipping Daytona 3. Kenzies Comet
7th of 8	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	8.5L	$6.00	0:23.01	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Maserati Avenue 2. Hard Head Red 3. All About Archie

Sign Action (5) 31317x5236
Trainer: Martin Sinclair (WESTON)
Prize Money: $28,690
Win / Place: 31% / 70%

3 yo WH/BLU/BDL B

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)

Dam: ZOEY MY DARLIN' (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 13-7-9

Track

9: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-1

Distance

5: 2-0-1

Season

7: 1-1-2

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

40: 13-7-9

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	8	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	3	4	5	2	6	5	6
1st	2	1	2	3	1	1	1	2
2nd	1	0	2	0	1	0	1	2
3rd	3	1	0	0	0	2	2	1

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (22.41) over 388m at this track. Awkwardly drawn and will need to find best.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 7	17/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.13	62.3 km/h	8.5L	$9.00	0:22.53	0:22.53	NG	$2,660	-	22	1. Maura Figgis 2. Smart Comet 3. My Moon Shadow
3rd of 7	26/12/25	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.41	62.3 km/h	5.0L	$7.50	0:22.06	0:22.06	NG	$2,630	$375	37	1. Intense Power 2. Chief Lightning 3. Sign Action
37 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 6	19/11/25	Richmond	401m	5	0:22.78	63.4 km/h	1.8L	$9.00	0:22.65	0:22.53	NG	$2,630	$505	8	1. Queen Era 2. Sign Action 3. Hank Mccoy
5th of 7	11/11/25	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.89	61.0 km/h	12.3L	$5.00	0:22.02	0:22.02	NG	$2,630	-	67	1. Aussie's Thunder 2. Slightly Psycho 3. Tip Top Tiger
67 Day Spell
7th of 7	5/9/25	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.16	61.5 km/h	8.3L	$6.50	0:29.57	0:29.56	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	23	1. Simplicity Magic 2. Chopper Express 3. Daisy's Charm
1st of 7	13/8/25	Richmond	401m	1	0:22.83	63.2 km/h	0.8L	$3.10	0:22.83	0:22.76	NG	$2,630	$1,675	10	1. Sign Action 2. Rema's Amethyst 3. Sammy My Boy

Fireball Night (6) 1435321123
Trainer: Garry Kedwell (Greta)
Prize Money: $40,165
Win / Place: 19% / 67%

4 yo Black D

Sire: WHISKEY RIOT (AUS)

Dam: WONELOVA GUNN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 14-18-17

Track

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Season

15: 3-3-4

Country

73: 14-18-17

1st Up

5: 2-2-0

2nd Up

4: 0-2-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	12	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	13	11	10	8	12	4	7
1st	3	3	2	0	1	2	2	1
2nd	1	5	1	2	3	4	0	2
3rd	3	2	3	4	1	2	0	2

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a NG at this track when a 4.5 lengths third but did run a slick 22.21 over the 388m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	17/2/26	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.21	62.9 km/h	4.3L	$41	0:21.91	0:21.84	NG	$2,660	$375	14	1. Tickets Please 2. My Machine 3. Fireball Night
2nd of 6	3/2/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.49	62.1 km/h	0.8L	$2.50	0:22.45	0:22.00	GR 3/4	$2,660	$505	11	1. Larnie's Magic 2. Fireball Night 3. Young Energy
1st of 8	23/1/26	The Gardens	272m	2	0:15.61	62.7 km/h	0.8L	$2.40	0:15.61	0:15.61	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	3	1. Fireball Night 2. Diva's Delight 3. Rolled You, Golden Gort
1st of 8	20/1/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.30	62.6 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:22.30	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	10	1. Fireball Night 2. Fascinate George 3. Laurie's Ferrari
2nd of 7	10/1/26	The Gardens	272m	3	0:15.74	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$6.00	0:15.69	0:15.69	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	7	1. Karen Stratus 2. Fireball Night 3. Champagne Bliss
3rd of 8	3/1/26	The Gardens	272m	8	0:16.36	59.9 km/h	2.3L	$3.10	0:16.19	0:16.19	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	7	1. Raining Bourbon 2. Redshift Echo 3. Fireball Night

My Machine (7) 3245111222
Trainer: Susan Smith (BRANXTON)
Prize Money: $21,855
Win / Place: 29% / 73%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: MY SAPPHIRE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 10-9-6

Track

13: 3-5-2

Trk/Dst

13: 3-5-2

Distance

13: 3-5-2

Season

23: 7-5-4

Country

34: 10-9-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	4	4	2	4	3	6	5
1st	0	2	0	1	2	1	1	3
2nd	0	1	0	1	2	1	3	1
3rd	2	1	1	0	0	1	1	0

Comments

Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (22.97) at The Gardens over 400m. Has ability and worth including.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 7	20/2/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.97	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:22.67	0:22.67	FFA	$2,660	$505	3	1. Federal Player 2. My Machine 3. Laurie's Rupee
2nd of 8	17/2/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.10	63.2 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:21.91	0:21.84	NG	$2,660	$505	7	1. Tickets Please 2. My Machine 3. Fireball Night
2nd of 7	10/2/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.07	63.3 km/h	2.0L	$3.20	0:21.92	0:21.92	NG	$2,660	$505	10	1. Larnie's Magic 2. My Machine 3. Marg's Vogue
1st of 6	31/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	1.0L	$4.20	0:22.89	0:22.53	NG	$2,660	$1,700	4	1. My Machine 2. My Moon Shadow 3. Zipping Gryllis
1st of 8	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.17	63.0 km/h	1.8L	$2.60	0:22.17	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. My Machine 2. Daphne Zacapa 3. Reborn Spark
1st of 8	23/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.94	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$5.00	0:22.94	0:22.70	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	3	1. My Machine 2. Bundy Blue 3. From The Disco

Tickets Please (8) 4231131371
Trainer: David Thornberry (Orange)
Prize Money: $35,940
Win / Place: 40% / 70%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: DESTINY JANE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 15-4-7

Track

7: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

7: 3-1-1

Distance

7: 3-1-1

Season

10: 4-1-3

Country

37: 15-4-7

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	2	5	7	3	2	5	5
1st	1	1	4	2	1	0	4	2
2nd	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	3	1	0	1	1	0	1	0

Comments

Impressive performance to score by 2.5 lengths in a NG last start at this track, recording a lightning 21.91 for the 388m journey. In form and looks tough to beat again.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	17/2/26	Gosford	388m	5	0:21.91	63.8 km/h	2.5L	$8.00	0:21.91	0:21.84	NG	$2,660	$1,700	11	1. Tickets Please 2. My Machine 3. Fireball Night
7th of 7	6/2/26	Goulburn	350m	5	0:20.39	61.8 km/h	4.0L	$9.50	0:20.11	0:19.66	NG	$2,660	-	10	1. Cawbourne Focus 2. Aussie Blend 3. Revved Up
3rd of 6	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.07	63.3 km/h	2.3L	$2.50	0:21.91	0:21.91	NG	$2,660	$375	53	1. Trunkey Chief 2. My Monroe 3. Tickets Please
53 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	5/12/25	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.38	64.3 km/h	2.5L	$1.95f	0:22.38	0:22.22	NG	$3,960	$3,000	5	1. Tickets Please 2. Solo Fernando 3. Occulent
3rd of 7	30/11/25	Maitland	450m	1	0:25.16	64.4 km/h	4.0L	$11	0:24.88	0:24.88	NG	$5,580	$500	16	1. Federal Bullet 2. Rema's Amethyst 3. Tickets Please
1st of 6	14/11/25	Goulburn	350m	2	0:19.62	64.2 km/h	5.0L	$2.15f	0:19.62	0:19.62	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	7	1. Tickets Please 2. Saint Omagh 3. Revved Up

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